Starting this week we will start picking some of the nations top games. So without further ado, here they are.
No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Texas A&M
The game of the year is upon us as all eyes will be on College Station Saturday at 3:30. Alabama will be seeking revenge for their only loss last year, whereas the Aggies and Johnny Manziel will be trying to prove that last year's win was no fluke. Expect a close game through three quarters, with the winner making their push in the final minutes of the 4th.
Caleb's Pick- Alabama 31 Texas A&M 21
Carter's Pick- Alabama 21 Texas A&M 10
Cory's Pick- Alabama 35 Texas A&M 24
Tennessee at No. 2 Oregon
This may not be a marquee match-up, but it is a match-up between SEC and PAC-12, so it should make for great television. The Vols having been flying high under 1st year head coach Butch Jones, winning their 1st two games by an average margin of 38.5 points. Meanwhile the Ducks haven't skipped a beat under the helm of Mark Helfrich. Oregon has the better experience and skill, and should be favored by a high margin, but look for Tennessee to keep this closer than what the experts expect.
Caleb's Pick- Oregon 41 Tennessee 24
Carter's Pick- Oregon 35 Tennessee 28
Cory's Pick- Oregon 42 Tennessee 27
No. 7 Louisville at Kentucky
Although not a major match-up, this game still is a rivalry, and sadly for Louisville, this will be there toughest non-conference game all season. Maxwell Smith is now under the helm as starting QB for the Wildcats, so look for Kentucky to air it out more. Regardless, this should not be a contest for the Cardinals and Heisman hopeful Teddy Bridgewater.
Caleb's Pick- Louisville 38 Kentucky 10
Carter's Pick-Louisville 45 Kentucky 10
Cory's Pick- Louisville 45 Kentucky 13
No. 16 UCLA at No. 23 Nebraska
Although all eyes will be focused on College Station and Alabama and A&M, this is probably the 2nd best game of the weekend. UCLA and QB Brett Hundley knocked off the Huskers last year in Los Angeles, and will look to do the same this year. Meanwhile Taylor Martinez and Nebraska should be ready to handle the Bruins. Look for a lot of scoring in a matchup of two bright young QBs.
Caleb's Pick- UCLA 35 Nebraska 31
Carter's Pick- Nebraska 31 UCLA 28
Cory's Pick- UCLA 28 Nebraska 24
No. 25 Ole Miss at Texas
Time to see if what these teams are made of. No one knows how good the other one is, no one knows which team version of each team will show up. Will Texas continue to struggle on defense, or will they play like they did against New Mexico State? Will Ole Miss have to play from behind like they did in their win at Vandy, or will they dominate from the start? This game has major implications on whether either of these teams could win 9 or 10 games.
Caleb's Pick- Texas 28 Ole Miss 27
Carter's Pick- Ole Miss 28 Texas 13
Cory's Pick- Ole Miss 31 Texas 24)
Boston College at USC
This one isn't a big game, nor should anyone treat it like one. The only reason this game is on our list is because of the headlines surrounding USC. How will the Trojans respond to their loss to Washington State? Is Cody Kessler the right guy for the QB job? How much longer will Kiffin make it? We'll just have to wait and see
Caleb's Pick- Boston College 17 USC 14
Carter's Pick- USC 21 Boston College 14
Cory's Pick- Boston College 21 USC 13
No. 1 Alabama at No. 6 Texas A&M
The game of the year is upon us as all eyes will be on College Station Saturday at 3:30. Alabama will be seeking revenge for their only loss last year, whereas the Aggies and Johnny Manziel will be trying to prove that last year's win was no fluke. Expect a close game through three quarters, with the winner making their push in the final minutes of the 4th.
Caleb's Pick- Alabama 31 Texas A&M 21
Carter's Pick- Alabama 21 Texas A&M 10
Cory's Pick- Alabama 35 Texas A&M 24
Tennessee at No. 2 Oregon
This may not be a marquee match-up, but it is a match-up between SEC and PAC-12, so it should make for great television. The Vols having been flying high under 1st year head coach Butch Jones, winning their 1st two games by an average margin of 38.5 points. Meanwhile the Ducks haven't skipped a beat under the helm of Mark Helfrich. Oregon has the better experience and skill, and should be favored by a high margin, but look for Tennessee to keep this closer than what the experts expect.
Caleb's Pick- Oregon 41 Tennessee 24
Carter's Pick- Oregon 35 Tennessee 28
Cory's Pick- Oregon 42 Tennessee 27
No. 7 Louisville at Kentucky
Although not a major match-up, this game still is a rivalry, and sadly for Louisville, this will be there toughest non-conference game all season. Maxwell Smith is now under the helm as starting QB for the Wildcats, so look for Kentucky to air it out more. Regardless, this should not be a contest for the Cardinals and Heisman hopeful Teddy Bridgewater.
Caleb's Pick- Louisville 38 Kentucky 10
Carter's Pick-Louisville 45 Kentucky 10
Cory's Pick- Louisville 45 Kentucky 13
No. 16 UCLA at No. 23 Nebraska
Although all eyes will be focused on College Station and Alabama and A&M, this is probably the 2nd best game of the weekend. UCLA and QB Brett Hundley knocked off the Huskers last year in Los Angeles, and will look to do the same this year. Meanwhile Taylor Martinez and Nebraska should be ready to handle the Bruins. Look for a lot of scoring in a matchup of two bright young QBs.
Caleb's Pick- UCLA 35 Nebraska 31
Carter's Pick- Nebraska 31 UCLA 28
Cory's Pick- UCLA 28 Nebraska 24
No. 25 Ole Miss at Texas
Time to see if what these teams are made of. No one knows how good the other one is, no one knows which team version of each team will show up. Will Texas continue to struggle on defense, or will they play like they did against New Mexico State? Will Ole Miss have to play from behind like they did in their win at Vandy, or will they dominate from the start? This game has major implications on whether either of these teams could win 9 or 10 games.
Caleb's Pick- Texas 28 Ole Miss 27
Carter's Pick- Ole Miss 28 Texas 13
Cory's Pick- Ole Miss 31 Texas 24)
Boston College at USC
This one isn't a big game, nor should anyone treat it like one. The only reason this game is on our list is because of the headlines surrounding USC. How will the Trojans respond to their loss to Washington State? Is Cody Kessler the right guy for the QB job? How much longer will Kiffin make it? We'll just have to wait and see
Caleb's Pick- Boston College 17 USC 14
Carter's Pick- USC 21 Boston College 14
Cory's Pick- Boston College 21 USC 13